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A snack sized bag of fresh carrots, celery, apple, pretzels (sometimes), the gallon or two size of popcorn I popped at home. That is about it, I can put all of the above in my handbag that is big and snack at will.
I generally do not eat much during flight though so I always have plenty to snack on once I am at my destination and waiting for luggage, taxi or relaxing in my hotel before going to supper.
Edited to add: The bags I am referring to using are ziploc bags.
I've had more meals on economy class planes than not. I thought after 3 or 4 hours in flight they're obligated to give you something. The only exception I've ever seen was Norwegian where there was nothing included in the fare from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale.
I thought after 3 or 4 hours in flight they're obligated to give you something. The only exception I've ever seen was Norwegian where there was nothing included in the fare from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale.
No, they aren't obligated to give you anything. Just last week, I had an almost 5 hour international flight that they (United) for all practical purposes considered domestic and we got beverage service twice (coke, juices, water, coffee -- you paid for any alcohol), but nothing else. I can't tell you the last time I got food, other than a bag of peanuts or pretzels, on an economy domestic flight.
My go to food, though, for non-food flights is a Subway sandwich. I never eat them but I absolutely crave them when I'm getting on an airplane. I have them cut in half so I can eat with less mess throughout the flight.
I've had more meals on economy class planes than not. I thought after 3 or 4 hours in flight they're obligated to give you something. The only exception I've ever seen was Norwegian where there was nothing included in the fare from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale.
No obligation even on an eight hour flight!
I don't think any US carrier feeds anyone in economy within North America and the Caribbean except the small bag of crackers/pretzels/peanuts, but even those seem to be going away.
Yeah food is getting cheaper and less so. In China I think there is more food given even for shorter domestic flights because in China flying is still considered somewhat luxury so they do treat you bit better...in USA flying is basically another large commuting method so not surprised that the pampering has gone down.
Heck, not to mention the budget airlines (Frontier, Spirit) have stopped offering snacks and sodas as well...only thing you get free that is guaranteed these days are plain water!
I usually bring my favorite to go food...which is usually a home made turkey sandwich on white bread and small bag of nuts/chips.
I always have a KIND bar in my purse, which holds me on shorter flights. On longer flights, I usually just pick up something at the airport that doesn't have a strong smell. My longer flights are usually for business and meals are covered, so I'm not concerned about cost.
Every international flight I've ever taken over 4 hourshas offered a meal. US based legacy airlines as well as foreign based airlines. And I ONLY fly in coach. One airline actually served a meal that I would have been pleased to get in a restaurant: Korean Air served bibimbap with the hot sauce in a little foil bag. Many years ago, but I still remember it fondly on both the outbound and return flight.
In any case, when we are flying domestically, we typically stop at Subway on the way to the airport. Oil and vinegar or mayo on the side so the bread stays reasonably dry. And even though I love them, I leave off the onions so as not to offend the people sitting behind me when I recline my seat. :eek
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